In a world where hustle culture reigns supreme and “I’ll sleep when I’m dead” is worn as a badge of honor, let’s take a moment to rethink the humble act of snoozing. Sleep isn’t just a passive activity it’s the MVP of self-care, silently working behind the scenes to refresh your body, mind, and spirit. […]
Adeola” Being the HR queen of my firm isn’t for the faint-hearted. People think it’s just emails and memos, but try telling someone they’re being put on a performance improvement plan or worse, that their beloved work-husband is being let go. I’m used to being the villain. Someone has to be the bad guy, and […]
Debra” I’ve always loved being an aesthetician. There’s magic in helping people feel beautiful and confident in their skin. But lately, I’ve realized that passion doesn’t pay rent, and my boss seems to think compliments are an acceptable substitute for a raise. When I asked him about my salary after months of hitting targets, glowing […]
Sarah Kabu, the managing director of Bonfire Adventures, has issued a public apology for past advice she gave to women regarding infidelity in marriage. Kabu previously urged women to stay in their marriages even if their husbands were unfaithful. However, following her own dramatic separation from her husband Simon Kabu, she has changed her stance. […]
Helen “ The moment I realized I wasn’t a “relationship person” was when David bought me a cake shaped like a wig stand.Yes, a wig stand.It was supposed to be sweet congratulations on hitting 1,000 sales for my online hair business. It was sweet. Annoyingly so. Too sweet, even. Who thinks of something like that? […]
Awele’’ When I first stepped off the plane in Berlin, excitement coursed through me. I had left Nigeria with big dreams, believing that hard work and talent would open doors in Germany. It was a fresh start, a chance to build a career in tech and immerse myself in a new culture. But I quickly […]
Renowned rapper Nicki Minaj has heaped praise on Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido, describing him as an “incredible melody maker and songwriter.” Minaj recently collaborated with Davido on her latest track, “If It’s Okay.” When asked about the reason behind the collaboration, she explained that she wanted to infuse an Afrobeats vibe into the song. “That […]
Grace It’s funny how you can feel like two completely different people at once. That’s me Grace, the bank’s golden employee by day, and a woman picking up the pieces of her shattered life by night. I don’t even know how I’m doing it. Maybe I’m not. Maybe I’m just pretending. But pretending feels like […]
I’m supposed to make this a happy diary entry something light, something cheerful. But today, that feels impossible. I lost my mother this week. Just writing that doesn’t even seem real yet. It’s like I’m floating in a haze, and every breath feels weighed down by emotions that don’t quite know where to go. It’s […]
You’d think selling houses would be straightforward show up, look professional, and close the deal. But no, in my world, every day is a game of navigating people, managing expectations, and playing up “pretty girl privilege” just to keep things moving smoothly. Being a sales personnel in real estate comes with its own set of […]
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